in proportion
Related to in proportion: pull together, pertain to, fall short, in midst, proceed with, have in common, slink around, take notice of
in proportion
1. Correctly sized in comparison with something else. Hey, that guy you drew is not in proportion with the buildings in the background.
2. In a realistic or appropriate manner, as opposed to granting something more importance, negativity, or significance than it actually warrants. I know we're all shocked by the announcement, but let's try to keep it in proportion—no one is losing their job, and no one is getting a decrease in pay. In reality, it's just a rearrangement of responsibilities. In the age of social media, people seem incapable of keeping current events in proportion.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in proportion
showing the correct size or proportion relative to something else. That man's large head is not in proportion to his small body. The cartoonist drew the dog in proportion to its surroundings.
See also: proportion
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
ˌkeep something in proˈportion
react to something in a sensible way and not think it is worse or more serious than it really is: Listen, I know you’re all upset but let’s try to keep things in proportion, shall we?See also: keep, proportion, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- keep something in proportion
- go the extra mile
- it is the pace that kills
- blaze
- blazes
- blazing
- clearance
- get (the) clearance to (do something)
- not put (one's) finger on (something)
- not put your finger on something